Side-by-side
Detroit vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI59 | Phoenix, AZ62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 62 |
| Affordability | 81 | 84 |
| Housing | 62 | 44 |
| Jobs | 37 | 37 |
| Safety | 18 | 45 |
| Climate | 87 | 72 |
| Amenities | 82 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,049 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 4.0% |
| Population | 636.6K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 317 |